Work stoppage possible as WestJet issues lockout notice to maintenance engineers' union
A lockout notice issued by WestJet to a union representing aircraft maintenance engineers could result in a work stoppage next week.
Canada has now fully vaccinated 23.36 per cent of the country's eligible population. Here's what else you need to know to start your day.
1. Military watchdog: The Canadian Armed Forces ombudsman says the duties of his office are often impeded by operational interference from top military and defence department officials.
2. Travel restrictions: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians can soon expect more updates about the easing of travel restrictions should vaccinations continue to increase and COVID-19 case counts remain low.
3. Bernardo parole hearing: Read the impassioned victim impact statements the parents of Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy presented Tuesday before convicted killer Paul Bernardo was denied parole for a second time.
4. Encampment eviction: Several people were arrested after residents were forcibly removed from a longstanding encampment in Toronto's Trinity Bellwoods Park on Tuesday.
5. Vaccination status: As pandemic restrictions continue to loosen amid increased vaccination rates across Canada, some people may be hesitant to return to shops and services where they don’t know the employees' COVID-19 vaccination status.
One more thing…
Lions and tigers and bears: Zoos across the country are preparing for the return of visitors and are hard at work making sure the animals are well prepared too.
Foggy the hippo is seen in this undated handout photo. (Calgary Zoo / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
A lockout notice issued by WestJet to a union representing aircraft maintenance engineers could result in a work stoppage next week.
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